Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world. 

Lotus Cars Limited is the manufacturing site of Lotus in the UK. Here we produce all sportscars types such as the Emira and the Evija. To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Safety, Health and Environment Advisor  in the Human Resources Department to join us in our manufacturing plant based in Hethel. 

Summary:

 To support the department in the implementation and maintenance of SH&E management systems, and implementation of the SHE and Wellbeing strategy.

What you'll do:

• Supporting the development, implementation and maintenance of the Safety, Health and Environmental Management Systems, and achievement of recognised certifications.
• Supporting Management and Supervision in improving performance and engagement.
• Assisting in accident and incident investigations.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining a thorough internal audit program.
• Liaise with contractors and other external bodies.
• Oversee the risk assessment process and safety inspection programme, ensuring all relevant stakeholders are engaged.
• Support the Occupational Health function by assisting with basic health surveillance and administration (training can be provided).
• Supporting the provision and delivery of SH&E related training.
• Support for LTIL as required, in line with service agreement.

What you'll bring:

Essential 

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• IOSH Membership (TechIOSH).
• Previous experience of training delivery.
• Experience with external audit programmes – ISO14001, ISO45001, or similar.
• Policy development and implementation. Safety programme development and implementation (improvement projects, risk assessment programmes, inspections etc.)
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Analytical, structured, confident, with good communication skills. Must be able to work alone and as part of a small team.
• Able to engage all levels of the business, from shop floor to Executives.
• The role would suit someone with ambition and desire to develop.

Desirable  

• Environmental Management Certificate (NEBOSH / IEMA)
• IEMA Membership.
• Occupational Health experience.
• Internal Auditing experience.
• CDM experience.
• Experience with SHE management in different countries. Policy development and stakeholder engagement in other regions.
• Automotive or engineering experience would be advantageous.
• Experience in managing budgets and suppliers.

What we offer:

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays 
• Half day finish on a Friday
• 6% pension contribution
• Private Healthcare
• Group income protection based on length of service
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• Employee Car Ownership Scheme
• Family Friendly policies
• Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing and recognition platform #ForUSLOT

Additional Information:

• This role will be working from our Hethel plant.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in UK without VISA sponsorship.
• Office based, but with regular and prolonged periods within the factory and workshops supporting staff. Working within a small team. 
• Travel to other UK sites will be required occasionally. No more than once / twice a week on average. Occasional travel to other Norwich sites as required. Team responsibility to support global locations, so some travel may be required to Europe, US.

Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 our fully-electric Hyper-GT, Emeya.  

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them. 

Hethel, Norfolk, England has been the home of Lotus for over 60 years, ever since Colin Chapman, our founder, started making championship-winning racing cars. In conjunction with production facilities in Norwich, and research facilities near Warwick, our UK sites offer a wide breadth of roles for all disciplines.

We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Group Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organisation. Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Limited? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure: https://lotusukmanufacturing.teamtailor.com/